Written by

Phillip B. Wilson

Each December, we're reminded the annual All-Star game is about reputation and statistics more than anything.

The AFC squad announced Wednesday included Colts WR Reggie Wayne and OLB Robert Mathis. It did not have rookie QB Andrew Luck, a first alternate. Nor did it include OLB Jerrell Freeman, sixth in the NFL and more importantly second in the AFC with 135 total tackles. ...